Hacking Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? That’s illegal! You know that! If you’ve got your FastPasses lined up for Smugglers Run, but are looking to switch up the ride experience, there’s a new hack you and your crew can activate for an all-new ride experience. It’s been dubbed “Chewie Mode”, and replaces Hondo’s verbal queues with … Read more
UPDATE: Disney has fixed the My Disney Experience glitch that caused Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass+ selections to automatically convert into Tier 2 FastPasses. In an effort to make up for the frustration this caused guests, they have reinstated Smugglers Run FastPasses for the affected guests, as well as granted them an additional Multiple Experience … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 20–26! Walt Disney World Heavy machinery arrived at the Magic Kingdom parking lot … Read more
With the recent addition of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to the list of FastPass+ options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, many Disneyland guests were hoping their version of the attraction would similarly be added to the MaxPass system. However, Disney officials have confirmed otherwise, at least for now. According to the OC Register, Disney officials have … Read more
UPDATE: With the addition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to FastPass+, the upcoming attraction has also been added to Tier 1. For more details on FastPass+ for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, click here. With the addition of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to the FastPass+ lineup at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Tier-based system has … Read more
Attention Star Wars fans! Guests can now reserve access to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! FastPass+ reservations for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are available in the My Disney Experience app for those planning visits on or after Feb. 19. Similar to other … Read more
Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! With the holiday season quickly approaching, it seems the crowds are starting to pick up at Walt Disney World Resort. We were greeted this morning by a massive crowd waiting to enter the park at rope drop. The park officially opened at 9 AM, but guests were allowed to enter … Read more
It’s kind of like a report card, but for space pirates… and stealing coaxium. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is currently the only ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (on either coast) and thanks to its incredible re-rideability factor and the fact that wait times have remained generally low for the attractions (be it due to … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day in Hollywood! We’re ready to explore Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and see what we can find. The Skyliner sign has finally been uncovered, but it doesn’t seem very noticeable in the daylight. You can check out emergency stop testing and the delay spiel for the Disney Skyliner in our latest … Read more
It’s an exciting time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. To top off the celebration on August 29, Disney is releasing a Hondo Ohnaka Funko Pop! Figure at Once Upon A Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that same day. Hondo Ohnaka is a character first introduced during the Clone … Read more
Today, we were lucky enough to be among the chosen few Travelers allowed onto Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Having already experienced the land during its opening at Disneyland, despite knowing that the two parks would share various commonalities, we knew there’d be some differences building upon lessons learned and adapted to accommodate a slightly … Read more
Since the announcement of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during the D23 expo back in 2017, we’ve been following progress in the land rabidly, awaiting for its monumental grand opening. Well, the day has finally come and we are finally on the ground at Black Spire Outpost, and we went straight for the centerpiece: a huge, beautiful … Read more
[insert page=’163580′ display=’content’ inline] Everything You Need to Know: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run We shant insult true Star Wars fans with a lengthy rehash of the Millennium Falcon’s backstory. Galactic fanatics also do not have to be told that the ship that made the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs is the centerpiece of Star … Read more
Well, the media embargo has lifted, and we have some first impressions of Millennium Falcon in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, courtesy of The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald: “The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland puts riders in the pilot, gunner or flight engineer seats on an intergalactic … Read more
[insert page=’163580′ display=’content’ inline] You’ve taken your first step into a larger world… The highly-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge finally opened on May 31st at Disneyland and opens August 29th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These new lands are massive and will ultimately offer two new attractions, themed cuisine, incredible merchandise, details and Easter eggs galore, … Read more
Editor’s Note: A very fortunate traveler to Batuu has reported back from Black Spire Outpost and relayed their experiences to us for the information of future travelers. The following is a recollection of their flight aboard the Millennium Falcon. Your interplanetary mileage may vary. One word: Incredible. Other accolades apply, of course; amazing, authentic, transformative, … Read more